New Orleans: Distillery Tour & Tasting at Seven Three

Summary

Craft spirits tasting in old treme with local stories and hands-on tour

You’ll step into the heart of Old Treme for a hands-on distillery tour with a local guide, taste five distinct spirits fresh from the source, and hear stories that go beyond the usual tourist script. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and maybe even a new appreciation for how New Orleans does things its own way.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I thought I knew what to expect from a distillery tour, but walking into Seven Three on North Claiborne was different right away. The air smelled like sweet grain and something sharp, almost citrusy, and there was this low hum of music from somewhere in the back. Our guide (I think his name was Marcus? He wore a Saints cap) grinned when he saw us eyeing the big copper stills. “They look like spaceships, right?” he said, and yeah, they kind of did.

We started out with a bit of history about Old Treme — not just the usual tourist stuff, but real stories about how distilling fit into New Orleans’ wild past. Marcus had this way of talking that made you feel like you were hearing family secrets. I caught myself running my hand along one of the old wooden barrels; it felt cool and rough at the same time. The whole place buzzed with activity — someone clinking bottles in another room, the faint smell of molasses sticking to my shirt for hours after.

The best part? Tasting five different spirits right where they’re made. Some burned (in a good way), some went down smooth enough to make me wonder if I’d ever tasted real vodka before this. At one point I tried to pronounce “Tchoupitoulas” like a local and got it completely wrong — Marcus laughed so hard he nearly spilled his glass. We talked about everything from jazz funerals to why their gin tastes faintly of lemon peel (secret’s in the botanicals, apparently). If you’re looking for a day trip distillery tour in New Orleans that feels personal, not staged — well, this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Distillery tour and spirits tasting

• Join distillery tour
• Learn craft distillation history
• Explore Old Treme neighborhood history
• Tour production area
• Sample spirits offerings
• See mash tun and bottling line

Top questions

How long is the Seven Three Distilling tour?

The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Is the distillery accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers.

What spirits are included in the tasting?

You’ll taste five different spirits crafted by Seven Three Distilling.

Is this day trip distillery tour family-friendly?

Yes, infants and small children can join in prams or strollers; service animals are allowed too.

Where is Seven Three Distilling located?

It’s on North Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans’ Old Treme neighborhood.

Are there public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the distillery.

What’s included

Your visit includes a guided 45-minute tour of Seven Three Distilling’s production area in Old Treme plus tastings of five house-made spirits — all with wheelchair access and space for families or service animals if needed.